Washington § 63.24.170 - Bailee not liable to owner — Reimbursed for reasonable costs.

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§ 63.24.170. Bailee not liable to owner — Reimbursed for reasonable costs.

A bailee is not liable to the owner for unclaimed property disposed of in good faith in accordance with the requirements of this chapter. A bailee shall be reimbursed from the proceeds of sale of any unclaimed property disposed of under RCW 63.24.160 for the reasonable costs or charges for any goods or services provided by the bailee regarding the property, and for the costs to provide notice to the owner.
[ 1990 c 41 s 1; 1981 c 154 s 6.]

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